20. Dwight Howard
Net worth: $140 million
Dwight Howard began his professional basketball career with the Orlando Magic in 2004 and is an eight-time All-Star and NBA champion.
Howard has received several awards and accolades, often playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, and won his first championship in 2020.
Off the court, he appeared on the TV show Extreme Remodeling: Home Edition and promoted his Christian faith through the Dwight Howard Foundation.
Dwight Howard is ranked 20th on this list of the richest NBA players. Of course, due to Brother Spark's many illegitimate children, it is difficult to predict what will happen in the future.
19. Dirk Nowitzki
Net worth: $140 million
Dirk Nowitzki is a former professional basketball player from Germany who moved to the NBA in 1998 to play for the Dallas Mavericks.
As the only player to play for an NBA team for 21 seasons, he was also the first European player to start an All-Star Game.
As a member of the German national team, he helped the German national team win a bronze medal at the 2002 FIBA World Championship and a silver medal at the 2005 European Basketball Championship.
As currently the most successful European player in the NBA, Noh deserves his name. But Mr. Yoo, the rise of Doncic, it is estimated that the position of the European player boss is not guaranteed in the future.
18. Yao Ming
Net worth: $160 million
Chinese basketball player and executive Yao Ming began his career in China playing for the Shanghai Sharks before moving to the NBA in 2002.
A player for the Houston Rockets for nearly a decade, Ming was forced to retire in 2011 with ankle and foot injuries.
In 2016, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame along with Alan Iverson and Shaquille O'Neal.
Of course, Lao Mei estimates that we are not too clear about Chairman Yao's assets, and the chairman will take a few houses in Shanghai to come out with more than 100 million RMB, so I feel that this figure is a bit conservative.
Yao Ming's contribution to the promotion of the NBA in China and even Asia alone can be said to be a great contribution, so he deserves it.
17. Stephen Curry
Net worth: $160 million
Stephen Curry is a professional NBA player and arguably the greatest shooter in the history of the sport, playing primarily for the Golden State Warriors.
He won his first league MVP award in 2015 and led the team to its first championship since 1975 in the same year.
His super-high three-point shooting percentage record is said to have revolutionized basketball, and Curry holds many NBA records regarding three-point shooting.
At present, the primary school students have four rings in hand, and Under Armour's contract is also a lot of money, and it should move up a few places in the future.
16. Chris Paul
Net worth: $160 million
One of Chris Paul's most successful point guards in history.
After playing for the New Orleans Hornets from 2005 to 2011, he played for the Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, and Phoenix Suns. He currently plays for the Warriors and partners Curry.
On the national team, Paul helped the U.S. win two Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012.
As an old cannon with 18 years of service, the salary earned is not a small amount. Proper little rich.
15. Cameron Anthony
Net worth: $160 million
Carmelo Anthony is an American basketball player who has retired from the military, and the society Guago is said to have a triad background, so in addition to his salary, he should earn a lot off the court.
He has played three Olympians for the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Houston Rockets, and national team.
In 2003, he signed with the Jordan shoe brand, earning $3.5 million a year for six years, and in 2004 launched his iconic fashion show, Jordan Carmelo.
Guago's assets are also quite rich.
14. James Harden
Net worth: $165 million
American basketball player James Harden is one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, having played for the Houston Rockets from 2012 to 2021.
He was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player in 2018 and was named to the NBA All-NBA Team eight times in a row.
Adidas' endorsement deals, as well as his investment in a professional football team, have added to his fortune.
The big guys who can enter this list actually have a lot of income outside the field, and there are very few guys who eat only on their salaries, because it seems that the salary is very high, and the American knife that comes in hand after actually deducting taxes is greatly discounted.
13. Dwyane Wade
Net worth: $170 million
Dwyane Wade is a 16-year career that has primarily played for the Miami Heat. Because of his amazing speed, he has the nickname of The Flash.
He won an NBA championship and Finals MVP with the Miami Heat, and was credited for his performances with the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers.
He is known for his philanthropic work, hosting community outreach programs and helping to raise funds for the victims of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
Having money and sparing no effort to give back to the society is also the basic operation of NBA bigwigs.
12. Russell Westbrook
Net worth: $200 million
Russell Westbrook has a salary and endorsement deals combined overall, and he's one of the highest-paid athletes in the world.
With a base salary of $44 million, he was able to invest his money in real estate, with properties alongside some of the world's most expensive homes in his portfolio.
During his basketball career, he has received many honors and awards, including an eight-time NBA All-Star and an NBA assist title in 2018 and 2019.
11. Rohr Deng
Net worth: $200 million
Deng began his career with the Chicago Bulls in 2004 and remained with the team for ten years.
After a stint with the Minnesota Timberwolves, he retired in 2014 and also played for the British national team at the 2012 London Olympics.
In addition to being the cover athlete for two NBA Live video games, Deng was also awarded an OBE in 2021.
10. Kevin Durant
Net worth: $200 million
American professional basketball player Kevin Durant won Rookie of the Year when he first started playing for Sonic in Seattle and went on to become one of the richest basketball players in the world.
He also played for the Golden State Warriors and the Brooklyn Nets and Suns, winning two NBA championships and two Finals MVPs.
Off the court, he has worked with Jay-Z and Roc Nation Group and endorsed a number of brands, including Sprint, Nike, and General Electric.
Kevin Durant is ranked 10th on this list of the richest NBA players.
It is said that Durant has invested in a total of 36 companies, and the income from external water is a lot of money.
9. David Robinson
Net worth: $200 million
David Robinson began his career with the San Antonio Spurs, becoming a 10-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA champion.
Robinson is a two-time inductee into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame and is hailed as one of the best centers in the history of the sport.
In 2008, Robinson partnered with Goldman Sachs alumnus Daniel Bassichis to form Admiral Capital Group, a private equity firm that provides investments.
Due to the high returns on investment, the admiral can be ranked ninth on the list, and he can be considered a very successful businessman.
8. Grant Hill
Net worth: $250 million
Grant Hill has played for the Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Clippers.
Known for his colorful and varied offensive skills, Hill is a three-time recipient of the NBA Sportsmanship Award and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018.
He dated Jada Pinkett Smith between 1993 and 1995 before she married Will Smith.
Hill's family background is extremely powerful, his parents are celebrities, and he can talk to the president, so Hill's business is naturally smooth, and he is also a shareholder of the Magic team.
7. Hakim Olajuwon
Net worth: $300 million
Nigerian-born Hakim Olajuwon has made a name for himself as the best centre-forward of all time, but he is also an excellent investor.
He played for the Houston Rockets from 1984 to 2001, winning various honors including a championship between 1993 and 1995.
He was selected as one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history, earning him the nickname "Big Dream" due to his winning style of play in the league.
The dreamy footsteps he left behind to the world have been imitated by later center Xi.
6. Vinnie Johnson
Net worth: $400 million
American basketball player Vinnie Johnson was drafted into the league by the SuperSonics in 1981.
Nicknamed "The Microwave", Johnson helped his team win championships and made a lot of money thanks to his good salary and good investment.
In 1995, he founded Piston Automotive, Inc., a significant supplier to companies such as General Motors and Ford Motor Company. In addition to being powerful on the court, off-court business is also booming.
5. Shaquille O'Neal
Net worth: $400 million
Shaquille O'Neal is widely loved by fans as the most influential center forward, coupled with his humorous and hilarious personality.
He has been inducted into the All-Star Game 15 times, won the All-Star Game MVP Award three times, and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.
A well-known figure in pop culture, he has appeared in many movies and TV shows and has been a rapper on four rap albums.
Shaq is ranked 5th on this list of the richest NBA players.
After retiring, he worked as a TNT basketball commentator and earned a lot of money. IN ADDITION, AO FAT HAS INVESTED IN A SERIES OF INDUSTRIES SUCH AS FAST FOOD CHAINS, REAL ESTATE, CAR WASHES, ETC., PLUS HOLDING THE ORIGINAL SHARES OF GOOGLE, INVESTING IN A SERIES OF COMPANIES SUCH AS APPLE, SO IT CAN BE SAID THAT HE HAS A BUSINESS EMPIRE.
With its strong assets, Ao Fat ranks fifth on the list.
4. LeBron James
Net worth: $600 million
LeBron James debuted at the top of his game, has been chased by several major sports brands since high school, and has always been one of the highest-paid people in the league, so the salary income is astronomical.
As the most influential player in the NBA at present, Zhan Huang has been using his connections to invest everywhere, and he is one of the three giants who signed a lifetime contract with Nike, which alone can reach about $40 million a year.
In addition, Emperor Zhan owns 8 large companies and runs a huge business empire. Today, his wealth has far exceeded that number.
He is also the number one active player in fortune.
3. Bridgeman
Net worth: $600 million
Bridgeman began his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, and due to his age, the player's salary was not high at the time.
After retiring from the army, the tycoon used his business talents to take charge of a food-based business empire that grew from a few million dollars to hundreds of millions of dollars. is a proper business wizard. Bridgeman Foods Inc. was founded in 2016.
Bridgeman has also served as a member of the PGA Board of Directors since 2010 as well as a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Board of Trustees.
2. Magic Johnson
Net worth: $620 million
Magic Johnson is one of the richest athletes in the world and is considered by basketball fans to be the greatest point guard in the history of the sport.
He has won almost every accolade a basketball player can receive, and his incredible net worth has been enormously boosted through his many brand sponsorship deals.
Shrewd investments in a variety of businesses, including his magician Johnson Enterprises Group of Companies, continue to ensure that his vast fortune continues to grow.
He also owns Lakers shares, as well as other team shares. With his excellent earning ability, just like his football skills, he ranks second on the wealth list.
1. Michael Jordan
Net assets: about 4 billion US dollars
Michael Jordan is the GOAT on the court and the GOAT off the court.
With the sale of $3 billion in the Hornets, his net worth can be said to be incalculable, so it can only be said that about 4 billion. HE SIGNED A LIFETIME CONTRACT WITH NIKE AND HAS THE RIGHT TO DIVIDENDS UNDER THE AIR JORDAN BRAND. The benefits from these two alone amount to a staggering $100 million per year.
Coupled with its series of investment endorsements and so on, it is a real business giant.
Of course, the man who changed the league has influenced great players beyond sports, and if the business fails, it will also damage the image of the real NBA.